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House passes bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Willie O'Ree, the first Black NHL player - Boston News, Weather, Sports
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Kenan Thompson Pushes For Willie O'Ree To Receive Top Honor
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Honoring a Sports Pioneer: Willie O'Ree Becomes First NHL Player To Receive Congressional Gold Medal
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TSN Hockey on Twitter: U.S. President Joe Biden signed the 'Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act' into law this week, the final step to award O'Ree - the first Black player in
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Who was nominated for the Congressional Gold Medal in 2021?, by GovTrack.us
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Senator Debbie Stabenow, National Hockey League, announce passage of Willie O'ree Congressional Gold Medal
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Willie O'Ree, 1st Black NHL player, reflects on his time in the league – 101 ESPN
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We will never let his name die': How NHL players have been inspired by Willie O'Ree - ESPN
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Willie O'Ree, NHL Hockey Wikia
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Willie O'Ree to Receive Congressional Gold Medal - The Hockey News
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Rep. Tom Emmer scores Congressional Gold Medal for hockey icon Willie O'Ree
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Photo Release: Scott, Stabenow, National Hockey League Announce Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Willie O'Ree Waited 40 Years For His Rookie Card
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Willie O'Ree, 1st Black NHL player, reflects on his time in the league - ABC News